What’s in a name? Sure, in our hearts it will always be the “Redwood Acres Fair,” but, there last few years, we've been learning to accept the rebranded “Best of Humboldt Fair” which opens today and runs through the weekend. By any name it still smells like greasy curly fries. All is well.
(If you'd like to peek at a schedule of fair events and entertainers, you can maybe figure out what's happening by visiting Redwood Acres' website.)
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 kids
Formerly the "Redwood Acres Fair." Rides, food, games, shows and spectacle.
445-3037 /
cmbeding@charter.net /
Web site
Black Oak Ranch
/ 8 a.m.
/ $325
/ $120 single day
One of NorCal's most beloved gatherings. Four stages of music on 150 acres, on site camping in old growth oak trees, international food court, workshops, kids’ area, hatha yoga, Tai-Chi and more.
Web site
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
A monthly blockbuster alternative for your viewing pleasure showcasing new and classic independent films.
613-3030 /
Web site
Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 Kids 12 & Under
/ $15 Students & Seniors
/ $18 Adults
The new play, by Joan Schirle, explores our water woes with humor and song through a “Roger Rabbit meets Inspector Clouseau”-like detective story. The story digs into state water issues unfurling a mystery involving politicians, animals, fish, the river, and an assortment of characters.
668-5663 /
roman@dellarte.com /
Web site
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $7
/ 21+
"Hailing from Seattle, The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop with "impeccably crafted, 60's-steeped soul" (KEXP).
822-5266 /
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See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support. Humboldt County Mental Health Clinicians will provide on-board counseling and can link clients up with supportive case management.
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $50
/ $15 one class drop-in
Bestselling author and Huffington Post blogger K.C. Wilder leads this writing workshop beginning this Thursday, June 2 and meeting for four consecutive weeks.
677-9493 /
girlonawirekcw@gmail.com /
Web site
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
"One of our favorite young directors, England's Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, Kill List, A Field in England) adapts J.G. Ballard's classic 1975 sci-fi parable of class warfare, starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Moss, Jeremy Irons, and Sienna Miller."
630-5000 /
Web site
Persimmons Garden Gallery
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
Michael Beyer is celebrating his 40th birthday with the Altar Tones.
923-2748 /
persimmonsgardengallery@outlook.com /
Web site
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
444-2017 /
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